Ashburton Forks is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 2,307 and a median age of 34. Median personal income is $54K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.
Median weekly rent in Ashburton Forks is $490 (490 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 47% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Ashburton Forks: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 440.
In 2026, Ashburton Forks recorded 8 building approvals (8 houses, 0 units), down 20% year-on-year.
Ashburton Forks is a small suburb in Canterbury with a population of 2,307 and a median age of 34. Median personal income is $54K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.
Median weekly rent in Ashburton Forks is $490 (490 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 47% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Ashburton Forks: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 440.
In 2026, Ashburton Forks recorded 8 building approvals (8 houses, 0 units), down 20% year-on-year.